PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Dariusz Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taine Raharuhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hitman
vs
Raharuhi

183 cm
19
170 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
17
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent boxer
Powerful

Venom Combat Sports

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dariusz Hitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taine Raharuhi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Hitman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Hitman scores with a jab.
Hitman misses with a straight left.
Hitman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitman.
Hitman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hitman looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Hitman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Hitman misses with a wild combination.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitman is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raharuhi lands with a right hand.
Raharuhi misses with a hook
and Hitman counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitman.
Hitman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hitman.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Nice shot by Raharuhi.
Hitman misses with a body shot.
Hitman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Raharuhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitman. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Hitman slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitman. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitman.
Raharuhi lands a really nice looking cross but Hitman seems unphased.
Hitman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hitman.
Hitman loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Hitman's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Hitman.
Hitman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hitman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Hitman's ribs.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitman manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hitman misses its intended target.
A big right from Hitman misses.
Hitman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raharuhi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Hitman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raharuhi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hitman looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Raharuhi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raharuhi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitman.
Hitman throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
A jab from Raharuhi finds it's way through Hitman's defenses.
Hitman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Hitman is looking to wear down Raharuhi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hitman misses with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hitman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Hitman's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Hitman misses.
Hitman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hitman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Hitman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitman. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi is looking to score with low kicks.
Hitman swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hitman misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hitman takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hitman slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there
and Hitman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hitman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitman throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hitman takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Hitman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitman swings widly with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Hitman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitman moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hitman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a jab.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitman throws out the jab.
We've been informed that Raharuhi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Raharuhi cracks Hitman with an open hand slap.
Hitman missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Hitman misses.
A little jabbing left from Raharuhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hitman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hitman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hitman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hitman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raharuhi, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitman. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Hitman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Raharuhi catches Hitman right on the button with a cross.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Hitman avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitman misses the target.
Raharuhi takes one on the button.
Hitman slips a jab from Raharuhi.
As Raharuhi tries to get set, Hitman tries to push him back and clinch up but Raharuhi manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharuhi.
Hitman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hitman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitman lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi misses with a double jab.
Hitman throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hitman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hitman throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hitman misses with a series of wild punches.
Raharuhi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hitman with a body shot.
Hitman looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Hitman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitman defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Hitman moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hitman throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hitman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharuhi finds it's way round the side to connect with Hitman's head.
Hitman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hitman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitman misses the target.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitman at a distance.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hitman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Raharuhi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hitman throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Hitman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hitman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hitman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitman.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hitman throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Hitman avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raharuhi.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Hitman throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Hitman was well out of range.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitman was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitman.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitman moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Hitman blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitman.
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raharuhi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitman on the side of the head.
Hitman just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Hitman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Hitman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Hitman ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi scores with a jab.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Hitman ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hitman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hitman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharuhi finds it's way round the side to connect with Hitman's head.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Hitman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hitman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Hitman.
Hitman throws a big shot that misses.
Hitman blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Hitman moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitman staying out of range there.

Hitman has Raharuhi up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
A head punch on the inside from Hitman fails to land.
Hitman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raharuhi or not.

Hitman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitman staying out of range there.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitman.
A jab lands there for Raharuhi.
Hitman scores with a nice right hand.
Raharuhi's corner calls for a 1-2. Raharuhi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hitman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Hitman is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dariusz Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitman manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi throws a jab when Hitman was well out of range.
Hitman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raharuhi scores with a jab.
Raharuhi works Hitman's body with a nice hook.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Hitman.
Hitman misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Hitman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raharuhi misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitman swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitman misses the shot to the body.
Hitman misses with an uppercut
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitman.
Raharuhi takes one to the chin there.
Raharuhi swinging wildly here.
It looked like Hitman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitman was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Hitman tries to counter by clinching up but Raharuhi breaks away and moves out of range.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Hitman ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hitman in his tracks.
A jab from Hitman misses.
Raharuhi lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Hitman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi sizes up Hitman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raharuhi punishes Hitman's body with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Hitman.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitman.
Hitman takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Hitman throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Hitman takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Raharuhi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hitman doesn't seem phased though.
Hitman throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitman.
Raharuhi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Hitman lands.
Hitman tries to clinch up but Raharuhi circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Hitman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raharuhi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
A less than humble Taine Raharuhi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.